2006-07-05 07:55:58 · 13 answers · asked by Mirko B 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
There is some controversy regarding what is the world's oldest university. If we consider university simply as a higher education institution, then the choice is between Takshashila, Nalanda and Al-Azhar University, but if we consider the original meaning of the word (from the latin "universitas": a corporation of students), then universities would be a medieval European phenomenon with the oldest university being the University of Magnaura in Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey), founded in 849 by the regent Bardas of emperor Michael III.
2006-07-05 07:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by Chris M 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is some controversy regarding what is the world's oldest university. The oldest higher education institution would be either Takshashila, Nalanda or Al-Azhar University. However, the original meaning of the word university is from the latin "universitas": a corporation of students, This would mean universities are a medieval European phenomenon with the oldest university being the University of Magnaura in Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey), founded in 849 by the regent Bardas of emperor Michael III.
(Good answer Chris M!!!)
2006-07-05 07:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by Twinkle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, is generally considered to be the oldest university in the world.* It was founded roughly the same time as the city of Cairo, in 969 AD. The first lecture was delivered in 975 AD.
2006-07-05 07:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by GitErDone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, is generally considered to be the oldest university in the world. It was founded roughly the same time as the city of Cairo, in 969 AD. The first lecture was delivered in 975 AD.
2006-07-05 07:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by Iomegan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read that the oldest university is that in Taxita, Pakistan from the 7th century BC.
2006-07-05 07:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by Josh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Much as I hate to admit it ... for I love England, but I believe the first University for people other than royalty was the University of Paris ... followed less than 50 years later by Oxford University.
I studied at Oxford - what a joy!
2006-07-05 07:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by robabard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ones on Europe are very old. There are good and very antique universities in England and France.
Universities like Cambridge and Oxford have been alive for centuries.
2006-07-05 07:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charles University in Prague was the first university.
2006-07-05 08:03:25 · answer #8 · answered by TKO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al-azha Cairo Egypt from 969AD
Oldest US university Harvard 1636AD
2006-07-05 08:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by squillionaire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one in Pennsylvania, has 2 names and an and in it, but I can't remember the whole name.Now I remember! The colledge of William and Mary! Or is that the biggest in the USA?...
2006-07-05 07:58:43 · answer #10 · answered by SoccerFrienly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋